1 Trainer Course Information Packet October 27 th – 29 th , 2017, at Wee Bear Lodge Welcome, and Thank You! – On behalf of the entire course staff, Boy Scouts of America, and the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, we want to thank you and welcome you to what we know will be an exciting, and inspirational developmental opportunity. When – October 27 th , 2017 beginning at 6:00pm – October 29 th , 2017, ending by 6:00pm. Attendance of the entire course is required for graduation. A tentative schedule is on pages 15 & 16. Where – Riley County Fish and Game Association’s Wee Bear Lodge, which has no physical address. The GPS coordinates are N39° 21.7135’ W96° 42.0143’ at the entrance gate. There are maps on pages 11 through 14 and online at https://www.google.com/maps/place/@39.3621953,-96.700042,18z . Why & What is it – Outdoor Ethics is second only to Safet y/First Aid in Scouting’s priority list; it is ranked as a higher priority than advancement in scouting. The Leave No Trace Trainer Course is shortened weekend version of the weeklong master educator course. See pages 2 & 3 for additional details. Gear to Bring – Pack for the weekend as you would any outdoor outing. Most of our time will be spent outdoors. Having everything packed in a large trail pack is recommended, but not required. You will be camping outdoors both nights. There is a generic gear list on page 4 to provide some guidance. Teaching Activity / Learning Exercise – You need to have a 15-20 minute Leave No Trace Teaching Activity, and or Learning Exercise ready for you to lead upon arrival. Topic possibilities, ideas, teaching tips, and resources can be found on pages 5 through 9, & page 19. Forms to Bring (Completed and Signed) – You must have both a BSA health form, and LNT assumption of risk form PROPERLY FILLED OUT, AND SIGNED UPON ARRIVAL. BSA Health Form Parts A & B can be found at the following address; http://www.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_AB.pdf Leave No Trace Assumption of Risk, is on pages 17 & 18, or at the following address. https://lnt.org/sites/default/files/Trainer_Course_Release.pdf Questions – Any questions can be presented to the leading instructor; Howie Peer 913-638-6025 or [email protected](this is a real email, and is checked regularly) or any of the potential staff for the course, which can be found on Page 10.
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Trainer Course
Information Packet
October 27th – 29th, 2017, at Wee Bear Lodge
Welcome, and Thank You! – On behalf of the entire course staff, Boy Scouts of America, and the
Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, we want to thank you and welcome you to what we know will be an
exciting, and inspirational developmental opportunity.
When – October 27th, 2017 beginning at 6:00pm – October 29th, 2017, ending by 6:00pm. Attendance of the
entire course is required for graduation. A tentative schedule is on pages 15 & 16.
Where – Riley County Fish and Game Association’s Wee Bear Lodge, which has no physical
address. The GPS coordinates are N39° 21.7135’ W96° 42.0143’ at the entrance gate. There are maps on pages
11 through 14 and online at https://www.google.com/maps/place/@39.3621953,-96.700042,18z .
Why & What is it – Outdoor Ethics is second only to Safety/First Aid in Scouting’s priority list; it is
ranked as a higher priority than advancement in scouting. The Leave No Trace Trainer Course is shortened
weekend version of the weeklong master educator course. See pages 2 & 3 for additional details.
Gear to Bring – Pack for the weekend as you would any outdoor outing. Most of our time will be spent
outdoors. Having everything packed in a large trail pack is recommended, but not required. You will be
camping outdoors both nights. There is a generic gear list on page 4 to provide some guidance.
Teaching Activity / Learning Exercise – You need to have a 15-20 minute Leave No Trace
Teaching Activity, and or Learning Exercise ready for you to lead upon arrival. Topic possibilities, ideas,
teaching tips, and resources can be found on pages 5 through 9, & page 19.
Forms to Bring (Completed and Signed) – You must have both a BSA health form, and
LNT assumption of risk form PROPERLY FILLED OUT, AND SIGNED UPON ARRIVAL. BSA Health Form Parts A & B can be found at the following address;
These four components, in efficient cooperation, and integration, form today’s BSA Outdoor
Ethics Program.
“A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise”. – Aldo Leopold, A sand County Almanac
Make It an Adventure – It's easy to help your group learn Leave No Trace ethics, skills, and approaches in a fun and inspiring atmosphere. The following tips provide insights into the teaching and learning processes.
Be Prepared – Advance preparation prior to meetings, or activities helps ensure a quality experience for you, and your audience. Some activities require you to assemble materials, have participants come prepared, and select special meeting locations. Keep the following in mind:
Find a relaxing spot and review the entire activity ahead of time. Reviewing will give you time to familiarize yourself with the necessary information, assemble materials, choose a meeting location, or make assignments prior to teaching the activity. Carefully reading this information will keep you one step ahead of your audience members and allow you to support them in understanding each new topic.
Assemble materials ahead of time. The materials needed for each activity need to be readily available, and require a minimum time to gather.
Make arrangements for the meeting location in advance. Be sure there is adequate space, lighting, and other important elements to help make the participants comfortable.
Assign tasks before activities, or meetings, and give individuals plenty of time, and direction to complete their assignments in advance.
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Teaching and Learning Styles—Diversity Is the Spice of Life
Each of us teach and learn in our own unique style. Anyone who has worked with people knows that different people are inspired by different teaching and learning techniques. Most young people generally prefer active, hands-on & minds-on learning.
Visual learner. The visual learner likes to learn through seeing—video, chart, picture, and model.
Auditory learner. The auditory learner likes to learn through listening—lecture, discussion, debate.
Kinesthetic learner. The kinesthetic learner likes to learn by using his or her body—dance, drama, movement, and hiking.
Tactile learner. The tactile learner likes to learn through touching and feeling—hands-on activities and projects.
Experiential learner. The experiential learner likes to learn by experiencing the activity first-hand.
A Guide on the Side, Not a Sage on the Stage
People learn better when being guided to discover and think for themselves. Learning through lectures from the "expert" is seldom interesting and easily forgotten. When teaching Leave No Trace, remember to
Encourage involvement. Allow individuals to discover and think for themselves, rather than providing them with all the answers.
Learn together. You will have some foundational knowledge because you have reviewed the necessary information. Allow yourself to learn along with your group as you experience each activity. You do not have to be a Leave No Trace expert.
Teaching Hero
Think back, maybe only to yesterday, or perhaps half a century. Think back to your favorite
teacher, your favorite class, think about what made that teacher and class, your favorite.
Then do your best to apply those techniques and styles to your teaching activity, and or
learning exercise. Someday hopefully you will be the teacher someone else remembers as
teaching hero.
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Questions
Have a Question?
Please contact any of the Master Educators that may staff the course.